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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Tuesday September 02, 2025 ( 12 items )  

Apple Hebbal opens this Tuesday, September 2, in Bengaluru
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Hebbal opens this Tuesday, September 2, in Bengaluru * BENGALURU, INDIA Apple today previewed its newest store in India, Apple Hebbal, located in the technology capital of Bengaluru. The store will be Apple's first in South India and third in the country, joining Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Del  more

As You Sow Responds to Court Decision on SB 2337: A Step Toward Protecting Shareholder Rights, But the Fight Continues
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 1 -- As You Sow Foundation posted the following news release: * * * As You Sow Responds to Court Decision on SB 2337: A Step Toward Protecting Shareholder Rights, But the Fight Continues * MEDIA CONTACT: Ryon Harms, ryon@asyousow.org, (310) 730-9407 WACO, TX- August 29, 2025 -- Today's ruling from the U.S. District Court in Waco marks a partial but important victory in the battle to preserve investor freedom and protect the use of environmental, social, and gover  more

ChargePoint Calls for Adoption of Updates to NEVI Guidance to Promote Innovation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- ChargePoint Inc., Campbell, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation specifically addressing the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Interim Final Guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider expressed strong support for the updates to the guidance, praising the program that funds crucial charging infrastructure and promotes innov  more

City of Alameda Urges Adoption of J3400 Standard for EV Charging Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The City of Alameda, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration regarding its "National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program Guidance." The city is actively expanding its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to enhance accessibility for residents, especially those in multi-family dwellings or without personal parking spaces. Alameda operates EV chargers at various public locations and is working with partner  more

CSU Program Coordinator Urges Education Dept. to Recognize Prosthetics & Orthotics as Professional Degree
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- California State University Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Coordinator Mark Muller submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to explicitly recognize orthotics and prosthetics graduate degree programs as "professional degree programs" within forthcoming regulations. The writer, a certified and licensed orthotist/prosthetist, states that O&P education represents a specialized but vital allied health profession. The letter exp  more

Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians Calls for Revisions to a DOE Climate Report to Align It With Established Science
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, Alpine, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing strong opposition to the draft report titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate." The tribe's leadership has conveyed serious concerns regarding the report's interpretations, arguing that it is inconsistent with established climate science and fails to account for critical tribal perspecti  more

June Year-Over-Year Home Price Appreciation Slows to 1.9%
IRVINE, California, Sept. 1 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * June Year-Over-Year Home Price Appreciation Slows to 1.9% * The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller Home Price Index was previously known as the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index and is a leading measure of U.S. residential real estate prices. IRVINE, Calif., August 26, 2025 -- Summer started sluggish for the housing market. Persistently high mortgage rates, hist  more

Los Angeles Pacific University Voices Concerns Over Proposed Admissions Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Los Angeles Pacific University, San Dimas, California, has issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) regarding proposed changes to admissions and consumer transparency reporting. The institution primarily serves a post-traditional student population through online programs and is committed to enhancing accessibility and affordability in higher education. However, LAPU believes that the new Admissions and Consumer Tra  more

Rivian Automotive Voices Its Position on Proposed Regulations for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rivian Automotive Inc., Irvine, California, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in response to its updated guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The company voiced its support for the FHWA's efforts to streamline requirements while advocating for additional considerations to further enhance the initiative aimed at expanding electric vehicle char  more

Surfrider Foundation Urges NOAA to Withdraw Proposed Deep Seabed Mining Rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Surfrider Foundation, San Clemente, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) urging the agency to withdraw its proposed revisions to the Deep Seabed Mining Rule. The proposed regulatory changes have raised significant concerns regarding their potential impact on marine ecosystems and international governance. In its submission, Surfrider clearly articulates its strong opposition to NOAA's proposed re  more

Uber Supports FHWA Interim Guidance for NEVI Program in Public Comment Letter
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Uber Technologies Inc., San Francisco, California, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) expressing support for the agency's Interim Final Guidance regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The letter details suggestions aimed at improving the deployment and efficacy of the federal electric vehicle charging network. In its communication, Uber commended FHWA for its efforts to reduce regulatory   more

UC Irvine School of Population & Public Health Urges Education Dept. to Classify MPH & MHA as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health, Irvine, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging necessary changes to the implementation of the student financial aid provisions of Public Law 119-21, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The school emphasizes that defining its Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) degrees as professional degrees is crucial for st  more